Practitioner - Homelessness Youth Service
Anglicare Southern Queensland
Whitby, UK
Published 5 days ago
Homelessness
Fixed Term Contract
12th September, 2024
About us:
At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.
About the Program:
Insync is a program for young people who are at risk of, or who are currently experiencing, homelessness in Brisbane, Redlands and Logan. Our team supports young people with crisis and transitional accommodation, while helping to increase their living skills and achieve their goals through a case planned process.
About the role:
The overall purpose of the Practitioner is to provide case management, care and support to young people living in our accommodation or in the community. The care and support provided will enhance opportunities for the young person to participate in appropriate activities to support development community inclusion, positive relations with family of origin and to contribute to their accommodation stability.
This position is a 5 Month Fixed- Term Contract, working Part-Time, 24 hours per week at Insync Cleveland, providing leave coverage until 10th February 2025. Specific hours/times can be negotiated.
Responsibilities:
What happens now?
Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answer a few simple screening questions.
We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact:
Rees Maddren on 0412 441 601
Applications close on 27th September 2024 - 9:00AM
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
About us:
At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.
About the Program:
Insync is a program for young people who are at risk of, or who are currently experiencing, homelessness in Brisbane, Redlands and Logan. Our team supports young people with crisis and transitional accommodation, while helping to increase their living skills and achieve their goals through a case planned process.
About the role:
The overall purpose of the Practitioner is to provide case management, care and support to young people living in our accommodation or in the community. The care and support provided will enhance opportunities for the young person to participate in appropriate activities to support development community inclusion, positive relations with family of origin and to contribute to their accommodation stability.
This position is a 5 Month Fixed- Term Contract, working Part-Time, 24 hours per week at Insync Cleveland, providing leave coverage until 10th February 2025. Specific hours/times can be negotiated.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive case management, mediation, and advocacy for young people and their families, aligning with Anglicare's practice framework.
- Facilitate goal-setting sessions, assess needs, and coordinate access to community and government resources to support youth development and family stability.
- Develop living skills programs and collaborate with specialist services to ensure integrated service delivery within a case management framework.
- Contribute to the review and development of the organizational business plan, identifying service gaps and participating in community project development.
- Maintain meticulous documentation and reports, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and procedures.
- Assist in the development and review of policies and procedures, and update resources from external agencies to support effective service delivery.
- Foster a positive team environment through active participation in staff meetings, providing peer support, and contributing innovative ideas for continuous improvement.
- Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance skills and stay abreast of industry best practices.
- Degree in Health, Human Services, Behavioural Science, Social Work, Psychology or similar (this is an essential requirement of the role)
- Current National Police Check
- Current Blue Card
- Current Queensland Driver Licence
- Ability and willingness to travel within the service region
- Proactive communication and relationship-building skills with diverse young people
- Strong negotiation and facilitation abilities
- Demonstrated autonomy, effective time management, and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
- Commitment to networking, promotion, and representation of services to the wider community and government agencies
- Capacity to value differences, self-determination, social justice, and strengths-based approaches to youth support
- Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
- Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
- Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
- Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
- 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
- Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
- Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
- Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
- Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
- Free annual Flu vaccinations.
What happens now?
Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answer a few simple screening questions.
We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact:
Rees Maddren on 0412 441 601
Applications close on 27th September 2024 - 9:00AM
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.